Join our campaign to ensure FCC decline planning permission on the following basis :  1. Resident safety –  o increased car traffic and reduced greenspace: ▪ With nearly 90 residential units , the majority who are families with young children in the estate, the existing recreational greenspace of Newpark estate will be heavily and negatively impacted by the proposed development . Our existing greenspace is a very busy and much needed space.  The proposed development would reduce greenspace and would affect the safety of the existing cycle way that leads directly from the Newpark estate playground area– see maps below . The proposed new road access to Newpark Grove would effectively cut across our walk/cycleway and therefore remove the existing safety of this route from the playground and is very close to a corner therefore creating a serious safety risk from children cycling or scooting on their return from Newpark playground and green space . There is already direct access from the Manor house site onto Newpark drive , the council should not approve the taking of much needed greenspace and cycleways from residents to create new roads when they are not necessary.  o Impacts proposed cycleways.  ▪ As part of the Kinsealy area development plan, and following the conclusion of a successful public consultation – link the preferred walk/cycleway to Portmarnock train station will commence adjacent to where the planning permission is proposing to create access into Newpark Grove i.e. this planning permission request proposes a new road that goes across a cycleway that serves as a vital continuous connection into a very strategic proposed longer cycleway that will run to Portmarnock train station. This preferred route through Newpark to Portmarnock will be a strategic development in the coming years for the entire Kinsealy area and it is expected high volume cycling and pedestrian traffic will use this route to access the dart station, therefore it makes no sense to now put a new road directly across this route just to satisfy the financial gain of a developer to the detriment of residents and Kinsealy area safety. ▪ Kinsealy residents have been campaigning for many years now and have been in regular contact with Fingal County council to INCREASE our walk/cycleways, this proposed development TAKES AWAY from the very limited ones we already have.  2. Harm to character of the greenspace: o The Kinsealy manor house is an important and historical feature in the area, and this was one of the reasons previous planning permissions were refused. Accordingly, now building 3 modern MEWS houses directly on the site of this impressive building will impact the character of the protected structure.  3. Overdevelopment of already high-density estate: o Newpark estate is already high density at nearly 90 residential units, adding three more Mews type units is over development and unnecessary. 3 Mews type units does not align to housing shortage argumentation for this area or more generally, it is purely to satisfy the financial gain of the developers and not in the interest of residents.  o Chapel road is now at bursting point in terms of houses vs public infrastructure ratio. There are no buses running down chapel road, no safe access to Dart station, no other way to get to Supermarkets than drive. Chapel road needs capital infrastructure investment by Fingal County Council NOT more residential units that eat our greenspace and create more safety risk for our children.  o The proposed development proposes 1 parking space per unit. Kinsealy area is an area lacking significant structural development with no bus routes, no current access to Dart station, no pathway or cycleway to supermarkets.  1 parking space is not sufficient for each house as so it is likely these units would have parking shortages and be forced to park on Newpark estate roads thus causing blockages for emergency vehicles, impacting ability of children to see cars coming, frustrating existing residents with additional cars parked up on roads that are now free of such parking because houses in Newpark were planned properly with 2 spaces .  4. Environmental impact – loss of existing trees, further additional development in this area of the estate is not recommended given the high level of development in the past few years. This part of the estate should be preserved for nature and existing protected structures both to the benefit of the environment and resident wellbeing.  5. Overlooking residential playground resulting in privacy and wellbeing concerns for residents  – overbearing development of MEWs housing proposed to be almost directly on top of children playground and recreational space.   

We are calling for the traffic lights to be properly aligned with the designated pedestrian walkway to make this crossing safe for everyone. By signing this petition, you are helping to protect our community and prevent a potentially tragic accident.

Many asylum seekers are already part of our communities. They work in essential sectors, pay taxes, support local businesses, and contribute to Irish society, yet they remain in long-term uncertainty about their future. Regularising long-term contributors would strengthen communities, help address labour shortages, increase tax compliance, and reflect Ireland’s values of fairness, dignity, and compassion. These individuals are our co-workers and neighbours, and they deserve the chance to fully integrate and build stable lives in the country they now call home.

Tenants at 61 Mountjoy Square West in Dublin 1 are being evicted from their homes early next year. The landlord intends to sell the apartments, but Dublin's housing crisis means there are very few alternative homes available. Many of the tenants receive Housing Assistance Payments (HAP), including a single mother and children, and this eviction could force them into homelessness. Dublin City Council cannot standby while this happens. Dublin is responsible for nearly 70% of all homelessness in the country, with families and children bearing the brunt of this. There needs to be more done to keep people in secure housing. The Tenant-in-Situ (TiS) scheme was created for this reason, to prevent homelessness by allowing local authorities to purchase homes where tenants are at risk of no-fault evictions. It is a powerful tool to prevent eviction and keep families in their communities and homes.  Dublin City Council must use this power to purchase the apartments at Mountjoy Square. We all deserve access to safe, secure housing. It's a basic human right, not a commodity. Image: 61 Mountjoy Square West. Credit: Alekson Lacerda Dall’Armellina

 Public housing is the foundation of a fair city. Every tenant — every person — has a right to a warm, safe, affordable home. The proposed overhaul of the differential rent scheme would mean rent increases for almost all of the city’s 68,000 council tenants,  with some families facing hikes of close to 40%, amounting to hundreds of euro every month. These blanket increases would hit everyone - tenants in new, A-rated homes and those living in old, cold, damp flats alike.  Council tenants didn’t create the housing maintenance funding gap. It’s the result of decades of government underfunding of Dublin City Council and the refusal to invest in public housing. Now, instead of properly funding our council to carry out repairs and maintenance, management want tenants to pay the price. This is happening in the middle of a cost-of-living crisis, where: • Over 300,000 nationally were in arrears on their electricity bills and 175,000 were in arrears on their gas bills.  • Grocery and heating costs are rising every month, and • Families across the city are already at breaking point. Working-class tenants cannot and should not be made to pay more for housing that is often substandard! No Way Wont Pay!

We desperately need the Galway City Council to stop the illegal Airbnb’s from operating. Galway families, students, and individuals who live and work here need long term housing to continue operating as long term housing stock rather than permanently become illegal short term lets. 

 Every person deserves a safe, secure, and affordable place to live. The current HAP limits in Carlow are so far below real rental costs that people are being pushed into overcrowded, unsuitable, or even unsafe housing or left with no options at all. This i When families can’t afford housing, we all pay the price through increased homelessness, greater pressure on emergency services, healthcare systems, schools, and charities. Fixing HAP limits now means preventing deeper social and economic problems down the line. This isn’t just a personal issue ,it’s a community crisis.   Rising rents, job loss, illness, or family changes can quickly push anyone into housing insecurity. You or someone you care about could need support one day. Standing up for fairer housing supports protects everyone ,not just those currently affected.  This Campaign Is for: • Families priced out of decent housing • Young people trying to move out or start a future • Older people on fixed incomes struggling to afford rent • Anyone who believes in fairness and dignity for all

Louth County Council is considering cutting rates on empty properties for 2026. Working class people will still have to pay rates on their homes. Councillors have defended this proposal by stating that this would aid vacant property owners to more easily find residents. This is a grossly naive view of the situation with property across not just our county, but the entire country. Those who own vacant properties that have been left empty long term should not be rewarded for that, particularly when ordinary working people are struggling to get by. Property hoarders & vulture funds should be penalised, and forced to either put the vacant buildings into use or face harsher financial sanctions. A 2023 report into property vacancy by Louth Council surveyed 1599 properties and found at least 832 as either vacant or derelict across the county. Those buildings should be used, not left empty. Many of those buildings could be used for homes.  Louth Council was granted €7 Million fund to Compulsory Purchase Order vacant and derelict properties in Louth. This funding has been completely unused for 2 years in a row. This fund should be put to work immediately to take properties from their feckless owners and provide social housing to working families. People Before Profit councillors in Dublin have successfully forced the purchase of empty houses in places like Palmerstown, the same would be possible in Louth. Most councils in Ireland, including Louth’s haven’t collected a single penny from the Derelict Sites Levy in 2 years. That’s €20.5m. A figure which would be much higher now, considering the push activists across the country have given councils into recent years to register these derelict sites. This figure could fund Derelict Sites departments around the country by itself.

 Because the current bidding system is unfair, unregulated, and deeply frustrating for homebuyers.  Everyday people are misled by advertised prices, only to be drawn into unpredictable and often secretive bidding wars. This drives up costs, fuels anxiety, and locks more families out of home ownership.  This isn’t just about one sale — it’s about restoring trust, transparency, and fairness in how homes are sold in Ireland.  By joining this campaign, people are standing up for a housing system where:  • Prices mean what they say • Buyers are treated with respect • Homes aren’t auctioned off behind closed doors. Together, we can send a clear message to the Government that this system must change — for the good of every person trying to buy a home in Ireland.  

As dog ownership in Naas has increased, so too has the demand for safe, enclosed areas where dogs can exercise freely, without disrupting other park users. At present, the park does not have a designated space for off-lead dogs, which has led to safety concerns and limited opportunities for responsible dog socialisation. We believe that a designated dog park would bring meaningful benefits to the community, including: • ✅ Improved safety for children, walkers, and dog owners • ✅ Encouragement of responsible pet ownership • ✅ Enhanced social wellbeing for both humans and animals • ✅ More effective use of public green space

Ireland has long been a nation of laws — from the ancient wisdom of the Brehon laws to our modern democratic traditions. Now, it’s time to bring that legacy into the 21st century by enshrining the right to housing in our Constitution. We’ve already committed internationally by signing the United Nations Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, which recognises housing as a fundamental human right. It’s a powerful promise that Ireland can fulfill. By making housing a constitutional right, Ireland can lead once again — showing the world that fairness, dignity, and a safe home are not just ideals but guaranteed rights for everyone. Together, we can build a future where no one is left behind 🇮🇪☘️🤝

Every month, we see the numbers of people accessing emergency accommodation growing and growing. There are now tens of thousands of people experiencing homelessness and hidden homelessness. There are thousands of children being accommodated in inappropriate emergency accommodation. I care that rent is unaffordable for alot of people. I care that people can be waiting for years and years for a social housing allocation. I care that people are living in overcrowded, cramped, insecure and unsuitable accommodation because of the housing crisis. I care that the Simon Communities of Ireland (SCI) has been putting forward solutions to the Government for many years now.  Please take decisive and urgent action now to address the homelessness crisis. Yours hopefully Voters